Scapular foramina – a systematic review with meta-analysis based on 3316 scapulae

Purpose In the present study, we want to systematize the previous studies on the scapular foramina (SF) and nutrient foramina (NF) with emphasis on the clinical relevance of this topic. Although seemingly not important, radiologists, clinicians and surgeons should be aware of the presence and charac...

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Veröffentlicht in:Surgical and radiologic anatomy (English ed.) 2024-06, Vol.46 (6), p.761-769
Hauptverfasser: Iskra, Tomasz, Dziedzic, Martyna, Wilk, Jakub, Toppich, Julia, Pisera, Piotr, Banach, Jan, Bonczar, Michał, Ostrowski, Patryk, Solewski, Bernard, Balawender, Krzysztof, Walocha, Jerzy, Koziej, Mateusz
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Zusammenfassung:Purpose In the present study, we want to systematize the previous studies on the scapular foramina (SF) and nutrient foramina (NF) with emphasis on the clinical relevance of this topic. Although seemingly not important, radiologists, clinicians and surgeons should be aware of the presence and characteristics of the SF and NF and look out for possible mistakes that may cause harm to the patients during either the diagnostic process or surgery. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar. The whole process was divided into three stages. In the first stage, the following search terms were used: ((scapular foramina) or (scapular foramen) or (scapular nutrient foramina) or (scapular nutrient foramen) or (scapula foramen) or (scapula foramina) or (scapula nutrient foramina)). Results The results of the present meta-analysis were based on a total of 3316 studied scapulae. A pooled prevalence of scapulae in which at least one SF was found was set to be 11.29%. The most common localization of the SF was found to be the infraspinous fossa, in which the SF occurred with the prevalence of 52.31%. Subsequently, a pooled prevalence of scapulae in which at least one NF occurs was established at 74.23%. Conclusion The presented data contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence, distribution, and characteristics of suprascapular and nutrient foramina in scapulae, considering different topographical areas, genders, and sides.
ISSN:1279-8517
0930-1038
1279-8517
DOI:10.1007/s00276-024-03363-4